PSX Gains 1% on Tuesday as KSE‑100 Climbs to 186,900 Points
The Pakistan Stock Exchange’s benchmark KSE‑100 Index rose 1% to close at 186,900.74 points, supported by sustained institutional buying and positive macroeconomic cues.
NIBAF Pakistan Enhances Professional Writing Skills in PLIP Batch 3
NIBAF Pakistan conducted a focused session on Noting & Drafting Skills under the PSPC Leadership Induction Program – Batch 3, equipping participants with effective tools for professional documentation and official correspondence.
ECNEC Approves Rs240bn Projects Nationwide to Strengthen Healthcare, Transport, and Renewable Energy
The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) approved four major projects worth over Rs240 billion, enhancing healthcare, skill development, urban transport, and renewable energy capacity across Pakistan.
Finance Division Supports KP on NFC Allocations, Ensures Timely Fund Releases
The Finance Division assured Khyber Pakhtunkhwa of full support in pursuing NFC allocations and other fiscal entitlements, emphasizing timely fund releases and cooperative federalism.
Private Sector Credit Drops 57% to Rs589 Billion in FY26, SBP Eases Liquidity
Private sector credit in Pakistan fell 57% year-on-year to Rs588.68 billion in FY26, while SBP’s CRR cut and reduced export refinance rate aim to boost industrial lending in coming months.
FIA recovers Rs47 billion fuel levy in investigation against petroleum company
The FIA has recovered Rs47 billion in unpaid fuel levy during a probe into a petroleum company, with Rs1 billion deposited and bank guarantees submitted for the remaining amount.
APTMA asks FBR to adjust super tax liabilities against pending refunds
APTMA has urged the FBR to allow adjustment of super tax liabilities against long-pending sales tax and income tax refunds, warning that immediate recovery could disrupt the cash-strapped textile sector.
Pakistan Trade Deficit Rises 28.22% to $22.04bn in 7MFY26: PBS
Pakistan’s trade deficit increased by 28.22% year-on-year to $22.04 billion during the first seven months of FY26, as higher imports and lower exports weighed on the external balance, according to PBS data.
Pakistan Inflation Rises to 5.8% in January as Price Pressures Persist
Pakistan’s consumer price inflation rose to 5.8% year-on-year in January 2026, with monthly inflation increasing by 0.4%, according to data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics.
SBP Plans to Raise Rs5.1tr via MTBs and PIBs in Feb–April 2026 Auctions
The State Bank of Pakistan aims to raise Rs5.1 trillion between February and April 2026 through auctions of Market Treasury Bills and Pakistan Investment Bonds, according to the latest auction calendar.